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I don't understand why the 3 most populated countries in the world (China, India, US) don't have a good football team. They get all the medals at the Olympic Games, but they're unable to have a good team for the most popular sport in the world.

Re: Football: 2018 World Cup

You probably haven't been watching the UEFA Champions League or the english Premier League, then, because those are two exciting as hell competitions. Most others are indeed quite boring, most of the time. After you start to like it, it will be easier to watch the more "boring" competitions, since they usually rely more on tactics to compensate for the lack of individual quality, which makes for interesting games.

Anyway, go Portugal!! (I bet we will be thrashed by Spain right in the opening match, just like against Germany 4 years ago. The morale will then plummet and we will go out at the group stage, just like in most World Cups. Seriously, Portugal is usually great at the Euros but always manages to fuck up the World Cups, except in 1966 and 2006).

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I enjoy hockey for those reasons, but probably enjoy it more cause it's faster-paced and has shorter periods (45 straight minutes of play is bleh). But I still had fun with the World Cup 4 years ago and hope it'll be just as fun this year even if the US isn't in it. I'm not rooting for anyone so I'll gobble up anything entertaining.

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Doesn't matter what happens at the World Cup Nigeria has already won the most important award of all, most stylin team! Hoping they can make it out of the group stage, they have a tough group but if they're fortunate they might be able to sneak in a second place finish.

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Argh wish I was more active in these forums so that I can join in with the discussions. New job side effects.

Spain supporters anyone? I think France is going to nail it this time around.

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Germany, Brazil, Spain and France would be every neutral's dream line-up I reckon. And even looking at it realistically, those four might just make it there. I somehow doubt that France can take it though. They have *an abundance* of talent but at times it just won't click (see Euro 16 final).

Personally I will be rooting for Brazil this time as their new-found defensive solidity (thanks to Tite) combined with the inherent Brazilian attacking flair makes for some highly entertaining football.

Originally Posted by Black Leg

https://imgur.com/a/1T07r2Yhttps://imgur.com/a/1T07r2YDoesn't matter what happens at the World Cup Nigeria has already won the most important award of all, most stylin team! Hoping they can make it out of the group stage, they have a tough group but if they're fortunate they might be able to sneak in a second place finish.

It's funny how most of the focus in regards to that team has been on their outfit (which does look swell). If their recent friendlies are anything to go by though, they'll be having a hard time. Unless they pull a Germany (ie. bottle the friendlies leading up to a tournament only to then stroll to the semis).

That World Cup feeling you only get to experience every four years is something special indeed~

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Originally Posted by Enzeru

It's funny how most of the focus in regards to that team has been on their outfit (which does look swell). If their recent friendlies are anything to go by though, they'll be having a hard time. Unless they pull a Germany (ie. bottle the friendlies leading up to a tournament only to then stroll to the semis).

That World Cup feeling you only get to experience every four years is something special indeed~

Yeah that's true the recent string of friendlies hasn't been great. I got to see the England Vs Nigeria game live though and whilst Nigeria were dreadful in the first half they dominated in the second half. So I am quietly hopeful they can turn an upset or two at this WC. I'm Rooting for Nigeria, following England and expectant of a France win

Re: Football: 2018 World Cup

Originally Posted by Chrior

You probably haven't been watching the UEFA Champions League or the english Premier League, then, because those are two exciting as hell competitions. Most others are indeed quite boring, most of the time. After you start to like it, it will be easier to watch the more "boring" competitions, since they usually rely more on tactics to compensate for the lack of individual quality, which makes for interesting games.

Anyway, go Portugal!! (I bet we will be thrashed by Spain right in the opening match, just like against Germany 4 years ago. The morale will then plummet and we will go out at the group stage, just like in most World Cups. Seriously, Portugal is usually great at the Euros but always manages to fuck up the World Cups, except in 1966 and 2006).

Those were our old ways.
Now we'll be accumulating ties until we reach the finals were the most unexpected goal will happen. My bet is that Patrício will will score the winning goal this time around. :p

Originally Posted by Black Leg

https://imgur.com/a/1T07r2Yhttps://imgur.com/a/1T07r2YDoesn't matter what happens at the World Cup Nigeria has already won the most important award of all, most stylin team! Hoping they can make it out of the group stage, they have a tough group but if they're fortunate they might be able to sneak in a second place finish.

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Patrício in a last ditch corner kick, with the 11 players inside the box, heading the ball into the net and giving us our first world cup. Glorious. I'm just imagining Sporting's president go mad (well... even more) if something like that ever happens, lol.

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Apparently, americans have to support Mexico--- because there are "lots of Mexicans in the US", "Mexico's national team jersey is the most popular sportswear in the United States" and "since 2010, Mexico played twice more matches in the United States than on its own territory"

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After a lot of thinking, For the moment, I think I'll just support every team who speak French. Which means Belgium, France, Switzerland, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal.
I checked, and there is only one problem. Tunisia/Belgium on this saturday. I guess I'll just support a draw then